What is the difference between .pix and .pcx?
- Extension
- .pix
- .pcx
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Other
- Raster Image
- Developer
- PCI Geomatics
- ZSoft
- Description
- The PIX file format is associated with PCI Geomatics, a software suite used for geospatial image processing and analysis. A PCI Geomatics Database File (PIX) contains raster data, which represents geographic information in a pixelated format. This file type is specifically designed to store and manage complex geospatial datasets, including satellite imagery, aerial photos, and other forms of remote sensing data. The PIX format is capable of handling multiple bands or layers of data, making it suitable for various applications.
- PCX, standing for Paintbrush Bitmap Image, is a raster image format developed by ZSoft Corporation for their PC Paintbrush graphics program. Initially released in the 1980s, PCX was one of the first widely used bitmap image formats on IBM PC compatible computers. The format supports 1-bit monochrome, 4-bit palette, 8-bit palette, and 24-bit true color images, allowing for a wide range of colors and shades.
- MIME Type
- application/octet-stream
- image/pcx
- Sample
- sample.pcx
- Wikipedia
- .pix on Wikipedia
- .pcx on Wikipedia